Contracts Advisor

Pay Rate: $60.15 - $69.57/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 Location: Calgary (in office 5 days/week) Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Description We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our clients Supply Chain organization as a Contracts Advisor focused on material and/or service contracting. This is a one year Contract position with potential for extension. As a subject matter expert, you will negotiate and manage the lifecycle of contracts and build strong relationships with the business and suppliers to deliver measurable value, risk, and efficiency improvements. Responsibilities Identify cost-reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration, demand management and monitoring of category spend Apply data-driven insights to challenge specifications, service delivery models, and commercial structures to achieve sustainable cost savings Lead sourcing-to-contract events, ensuring commercial outcomes balance cost efficiency, performance, and risk mitigation Design innovative commercial models and negotiation strategies that drive competitive advantage and cost improvement Manage supplier performance with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement and identify innovation and efficiency opportunities Manage project contract planning, contract strategy development, sourcing and negotiation activities through contract formation and approval and claims / warranty management activities Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies that maximize cost efficiency Qualifications 5-7 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience (experience with Inspections, Testing and Cranes preferred) A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain Proven track record in cost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost-of-ownership analysis Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with multi-year, service-based contracts Deep understanding of cost drivers, contracting models, and risk management in complex service markets Skilled in using SAP, Ariba, MyTrack and analytics tools to support sourcing and cost optimization initiatives Strong financial, business acumen, and commercial capabilities, and ability to lead others in connecting ideas, events and circumstances to identify effective business solutions in a complex environment Looking for meaningful work? We can help Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or [email protected] #WES

The role involves negotiating and managing the lifecycle of material and service contracts to deliver value and efficiency improvements. Key duties include identifying cost-reduction opportunities and leading sourcing-to-contract events while managing supplier performance.

Candidates need 5-7 years of professional experience in commercial or technical work, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain. Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, and cost modeling is required, along with strong negotiation skills for complex service markets.

• Supply chain managementPreferred

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• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Cost Optimization
• Risk Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Sourcing Strategy
• Market Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
• SAP
• Ariba
• MyTrack
• Financial Acumen
• Commercial Modeling
• Claims Management
• Warranty Management
• Demand Management

• Legal
• Logistics
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available